Marriage license delay sparks $10000 suit against Post Office
James Wilson of Wichita sues the United States Post Office for $10,000 claiming failure to deliver a Winfield issued marriage license to Cherokee Oklahoma. Ada N. Smith waited four days, sparking marital doubts and a planned ceremony. The piece notes union miners funds and a national convention setup for July 17.
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Cherokee
James Wilson
Witchita
United States Postoffice Department
Ada N. Smith
Oklahoma City
Wilson
Winfield
Miss Smith
Mr. Wilson
Gilad
Uncle Sam
National Organization
Indiana
Ohio
Tomlinson
Vacation Days and Outdoor Safety Reminder
The piece urges guarding children against open air sport accidents during vacation. It promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick pain reliever and remedy for cuts, wounds, sores, and skin issues with a quoted testimonial from K L. B. Johnson of Swift Texas and a note to beware of counterfeits from W E Bard Drug Co.
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DeWitt
Kl. B. Johnson
Swift
Tex
Great Strike Fund Donation Reaches UMW Headquarters
A $50,000 crash donation was received at the United Mine Workers national headquarters in Indianapolis to support the strike in the West Virginia coal fields. The gift came from Illinois.
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West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Illinois
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed The Solution
Readers praised as Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. The notice asserts a constitutional treatment taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for failure to cure. Testimonials offered by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Frugality Noted in Wellington Banker and Barber Tale
A Wellington Kansas banker pays $90 in personal taxes while a barber who rents a basement room in the banker’s building pays $120. The shaving trade is described as fostering thrift more than the act of shaving.
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Wellington
Kas
Substitute for Rocky Mountain Tea Prompts Caution
A note warns against using a substitute marketed as Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co and W. E. Bard Drug Co, urging readers to avoid ineffective or potentially unsafe imitations and seek genuine remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Nevada saloon license cut sparks cautionary note
The Nevada Mail argues that lowering the annual saloon license from 1080 to 600 will bring disorder. It praises past higher taxes for keeping saloons proper and warns that a low tax will invite many low‑quality operators, increase crime, and burden police and courts.
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Nevada
Vallambrosa
Nevada Mail
Not Used There Wine Glasses From Cherryvale Glass Factory
Wine glasses are among articles produced by the Cherryvale Kansas glass factory. Demand comes mostly from out of town.
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Cherryvale
Kas
Hypnotist W. O. W Kretz Buried Alive In Grave Dramatics
Reading Pennsylvania reports Professor Kretz who failed to secure leave in Sedalia went through a staged burial. He hypnotized himself and lay six feet underground as rain fell and water filled the coffin. His friends awakened to a flock of geese circling the grave and rescued him. He angrily berated them for interrupting his nap.
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Prof
Kretz
Sedalia
Reading
Vprofessor
W. OW. Kretz
Same Old Story From Henderson Man on Remedy
J A Welly recounts a common neighborhood experience of illness and recovery using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He states an attack of dysentery last summer was controlled quickly after following directions, a claim echoed by many readers. Sold by all druggists.
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J. A. Welly
United States
Chamberlain
Mr. Kelly
Henderson, N
Northrup Family Board Leads Hidden Pola Bank
A puzzle lists a board of directors all sharing the Northrup surname with initials Marv F Northrup L L Northrup TL A Northrup PF A Northrup D 7 Northrup A M Northrup PD A Northrup and asks to guess the bank name associated with Pola. The task is to deduce the bank identity from the given names.
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Pola Bank
Marv F Northrup
L. L. Northrup
TL. A. Northrup
Pf.a. Northrup
D. 7. Northrup
A. M. Northrup
PD. A. Northrup
Do You Know It ROCKY CAN SAINTER Makes You Well
An ad for Madison Medicine Co marketing a remedy named ROCKY CAN SAINTER. It claims to cure pimples blotches liver marks skin eruptions constipation headaches jaundice back pain and other ailments. Claimed to restore beauty and womanhood and to help various family members. Sold at five dollars and six cents per package. Madison Wisconsin.
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Grandpa
Grandma
Falien
Madison Medicine CO
Madison
Wis
Denison Society Skeptical of OklahomaConvicts
The better element of Denison society does not recognize the convicts from Oklahoma for the reason that they are, as a rule, bad characters.
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Denison
Oklahoma
Allen's Foot Ease Helps Shoes Feel Silly Slippery
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease a powder shaken into the shoes it makes tight or new shoes feel easy and relieves coins bunions and swelling. Cures sweating hot aching feet and blisters. Sold at druggists and shoe stores 25¢ Trial package free by mail Le Roy N Y.
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Llen
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Telegraph Wire Strung Both Ways From La Harpe by Katy
Katy railroad begins new telegraph line expanding from La Harpe with dual wires. Previously only a single line served the town, increasing communications capacity and speed for business and news.
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la Harpe
Katy
Classified Advertising Rates and Instructions
The notice outlines rates for common classified sections with ten cents per line, a minimum of 25 cents, and 18 word chunks. Funeral notices and lodge items are limited to 100 lines while obituaries and resolutions are capped at 30 lines. Additional space costs five cents per line and ads must be enclosed in an addressed envelope.
For Sale Cheap Grocery Stock in Bunceton Area
In town of 1000, good paying grocery stock offered for sale due to owner’s poor health. Address P.O. Box 87, Bunceton, Missouri.
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Bunceton
Government Service Positions Advertised in Pettis County
Five young men from Pettis county are urged to apply for government service roles. Applications are to be sent to the Inter State Correspondence Institute in Cedar Rapids Iowa for preparation and placement.
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Pettis County
Inter State Corres, Inst
Cedar Rapids
Car negy library site debate heats Emporia letters
In Emporia the Carnegie library site choice has prompted letters from taxpayers and citizens, with many writing communications to the papers. The public discourse shows active citizen involvement in deciding the location.
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Emporia
Carnegie Library
One Minute Cough Cure Sold for Colds and Coughs
An advertisement touts a fast acting remedy for coughs colds throat and lung trouble. It claims immediate relief and safety for use after exercise and during summer heat. The product is pitched as a sure cure with quick action.
Sedalia Steam Dye Works Adds Delivery Wagon
The Sedalia Steam Dye Works announces a new delivery wagon and invites inspections and free estimates. Dyes, cleaning, and repairs offered promptly and artistically with all orders delivered free. Office address 219 South Lazmine Street. Queen City telephone 316.
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South Las Mine Street
Queen City
Windsor coal and wood sale ad from A J Fults Co
The Windsor coal offered for cooking and heating at 3.00 per ton with full weight guaranteed. Dry and green wood available in cord or stove lengths with low prices. Call or phone A J Fults & Co at 412 East Twelfth Street Queen City Phone 21 Bell 84.
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Windsor
A. J. Fults & CO
East Twelfth Street
Queen City
Bell
M., K. and T. Fourth of July Excursion Rates
Excursion tickets are offered July 3, 4, and 5 with return allowed until July 7. One way fares to destinations not exceeding six dollars. Maximum rate fifty cents. Children pay half the adult fare.
Real Estate Offers Cash for Property Deals
Advertises cash as the best equivalent for property and directs sellers to contact E. T. Thomson elsewhere in the issue for real estate sales.
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E. T. Thomson
Kehl's Meats Praised for Quality and Fast Service
Local shopper extols Kehl's meats as the best with ready to order cuts, quick delivery, and consistently low prices. The brief praise highlights value and prompt service from the market.
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Uncle Sam Mded
Great Strike Fund
DR. Fenner
Halls
Pettis County Realty
J. H. Bothwell
Sedalia Wational Bank
Help Wanted
Kansas City Weekly Journal
Eclipse
I. O
Weekly Journal
Kansas City
Darling
West 3Rd Street
Gentry Bros
THE
Sedalia Steam Dye Works
Pera
E. Second Street
J. L. Griffith
Kehl
Stall
Mar
Ket
Wife
Monarch
Chas. van
Avansino
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